The most important and globally misunderstood aspect of tariffs is their impact on the stock market. History has demonstrated that tariffs can cause immediate market corrections and destroy investor capital. They also backfire on American...
During a small dinner gathering in Michigan during the late 1990’s, Ronald Reagan’s Attorney General, Edwin Meese, answered questions following a brief speech on policy. One question posed was, “Does the continued growth of the national debt offer...
Great nations with vast resources and firm foundations have existed for centuries overcoming internal and external threats. Throughout history, many factors serve as threads of continuity allowing countries to prosper, despite occasional missteps in...
The current impasse over the increase in the national debt ceiling highlights the longer term issue regarding America’s growing and unsustainable liability. For years, market participants have been signaling their displeasure over our massive...
Over the course of the past two decades, the founding fathers have come under increased assault. They are viewed by critics and historical revisionists in a myopic light, without recognition of the global tribalism, tyranny and injustice which...
Once again, the United States finds itself in a financial crisis with the Federal Reserve squarely in focus, as both the cause and potential remedy of this developing global issue. Acting as an agent of monetary policy, the Fed injected trillions of...
Gold is a much maligned and misunderstood metal that serves simply as a store of value. It has been said that an ounce of gold will always buy a very expensive suit. Since the beginning of Greece and Rome, nations have used it as a means of exchange...
A national crisis deserves a national response. This has already been demonstrated by actions from the Federal Reserve, Congress and the White House. Upwards of $4 trillion will be injected into the economy to assist in everything from small...